Top 10 Ideas For an Unforgettable Spring Break in Costa Rica
Oh hey. Hey Spring. Yeah, we see you creeping’ on us. Poking your head out, teasing us with sunshine, being vaguely non-committal. We see you. And we’re ready. We are…
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Costa Rica invites you to experience the Pura Vida way of life, from luxurious ecolodges integrated with nature, to world-class adventure and wildlife, and plenty of beautiful sandy beach to relax and play.
Our itineraries and trip styles are only starting points, designed to give you ideas and inspiration. Once you’re ready to get planning, we’ll work together to customize your perfect trip.
This trip combines several fun activities with some guided jungle exploration and plenty of time for relaxation. The result? A memorable Costa Rica family adventure that all generations will enjoy. The itinerary blends iconic must-visit sites and national parks with a stop on the wild and magical Osa Peninsula. Your entire family, young and old, will forever remember the quality time you spent together exploring lush tropical rainforests and playing on sandy beaches.
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Note: Price is based on a family of four, with two adults and two children under 10.
Discover the must-see region of Costa Rica on the southern Osa Peninsula. This is where the rainforest is densest, the wildlife is wildest, and the opportunity for some of the best jungle exploration is at your fingertips at Corcovado National Park. For the second half of your journey head north to Manuel Antonio, where you can explore, relax, surf, and enjoy local cuisine at one of our favorite beach resorts.
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Your idea of fun might center on relaxing to the sound of waves in a tropical climate. Or maybe you’d prefer adventure-filled days with nature as your backdrop. Both are possible on your Costa Rica Volcano and Beach Adventure. Kick off with a trip to adventurous Turrialba, a region known for its incredible nature-based activities and one of Costa Rica’s most active volcanoes. For the second half of your journey head north to Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula, and get attuned with nature while sleeping 25 miles from the nearest paved road.
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This trip is all about ecosystems, exploring Costa Rica’s best through adventure activities and interactions with local people. Highlights include your trip to Arenal Volcano, and a visit to the Los Angeles Cloud Forest, where you’ll learn about the unusual wildlife endemic to higher cloud forest elevations.
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Enjoy one of our most popular itineraries, including unrivaled adventures in Costa Rica’s cool cloud forests and abundant wildlife in the pristine rainforests. Spend your days hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, exploring volcanoes, and learning about the local way of life. And relax in the top-rated eco-lodges this country has to offer, featuring the highest standards of quality and social responsibility.
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Have you been longing to escape daily stress and treat yourself to a special trip that will enrich your mind, body, and soul? Our new wellness itinerary is a week-long adventure focused on health and a life well-lived, for people of all fitness levels. Stay in two enchanting eco-lodges, eat local, healthy cuisine and participate in fun, action-packed activities that will help you get flexible, strong and energized.
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Note: Pricing is based in low season months (September – October)
Are you seeking that special opportunity to get away with your sweetheart? Maybe you’re celebrating your honeymoon, or maybe it’s time for a long-overdue vacation filled with romance and re-connection. Imagine being surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rainforest, looking for wildlife, sleeping peacefully in beautiful lodges, and eating amazing food. It’s time to create some magical experiences and unforgettable memories together, with plenty of opportunity to reflect and enjoy a mix of fun activities and quiet time together.
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Look to the left: a capuchin monkey. Look to the right: a colorful toucan high in the tree. Wander down to the beach and who knows what you’ll see. Turtles come ashore during the months of July-October, when the nesting season takes place, offering visitors the chance to witness their journey as they make their way to the beach. Meanwhile on the Pacific side of the country, the Southern Hemisphere humpback whales make the coastline their home, after their 11,500 mile journey. Watch them instructing their young ones on how to breach, dive, and feed. And of course, there’re always the playful and welcoming monkeys, who won’t let you go back home without a portrait of their tree-hanging skills.
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Here’s an itinerary that’s perfect for families, filled with nature, culture, and the very best sights and sounds of Costa Rica.
Imagine landing at the airport and feeling your worries melt away as your driver transports you to your first location in the warm tropical sun, a coffee plantation in the highlands above San Jose, where you’ll relax at a beautiful lodge while learning about and sampling a variety of local coffee beans.
From there, you’re off to the Turrialba Valley. A very special combination of distinctive elements make this region one-of-a-kind, including tropical forest, world class whitewater rafting conditions, beautiful landscapes, and an active volcano. Your adventures there will include canyoning, mountain biking, and horseback riding through serene coffee plantations.
From there, it’s off to the Wild Osa Peninsula. Close your eyes and picture yourself waking up surrounded by dense rain forest, starting your day with some authentic gallo pinto, tropical fruit, and some fried plantains. Spend two days exploring the area, including snorkeling around Caño Island, a paradise of underwater rock formations and sea life, and a guided hike through Corcovado National Park, one of the world’s most exciting wildlife areas, protecting more than 400 species of birds, 116 species of amphibians and reptiles and 139 mammal species.
Your vacation ends on the beach, relaxing on the Central Pacific coast. There you’ll explore the renowned Manuel Antonio National Park, arguably the country’s most beautiful and popular protected coastal area, and home to the lovely and tranquil ecolodge where you’ll wind down and wish you had more time to experience Costa Rica.
Sure, it rains in Costa Rica during the autumn months. In many ways, “green season” is the perfect time to visit. Crowds are light, with plenty of opportunity for personal attention and a chance to slow down and enjoy life the Tico way. And here’s the secret: it rarely rains all day, so you’ll still have plenty of time to explore nature and culture — and when the rains come, just hop in a hammock, relax, and enjoy the views while listening to the sounds of the ocean.
To celebrate Green Season, we’ve put together a special itinerary combining a new spot we scouted out for our clients with one of Costa Rica’s most iconic destinations, Manuel Antonio National Park, where you can tour the jungle canopy and embark on a whitewater rafting adventure. You’ll also spend a few days living in Costa Rica’s first and only island tent resort, combining the thrill of an island camping expedition with the creature comforts of an upscale resort. While there you’ll enjoy fresh “net-to-table” cuisine, while spending your days kayaking, hiking, and paddle boarding.
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Discover the must-see region of Costa Rica on the southern Osa Peninsula. This is where the rainforest is densest, the wildlife is wildest, and the opportunity for some of the best jungle exploration is at your fingertips at Corcovado National Park. For the second half of your journey head north to Manuel Antonio, where you can explore, relax, surf, and enjoy local cuisine at one of our favorite beach resorts.
Highlights
Your idea of fun might center on relaxing to the sound of waves in a tropical climate. Or maybe you’d prefer adventure-filled days with nature as your backdrop. Both are possible on your Costa Rica Volcano and Beach Adventure. Kick off with a trip to adventurous Turrialba, a region known for its incredible nature-based activities and one of Costa Rica’s most active volcanoes. For the second half of your journey head north to Nosara on the Nicoya Peninsula, and get attuned with nature while sleeping 25 miles from the nearest paved road.
Highlights
Enjoy one of our most popular itineraries, including unrivaled adventures in Costa Rica’s cool cloud forests and abundant wildlife in the pristine rainforests. Spend your days hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, exploring volcanoes, and learning about the local way of life. And relax in the top-rated eco-lodges this country has to offer, featuring the highest standards of quality and social responsibility.
Highlights
This trip combines several fun activities with some guided jungle exploration and plenty of time for relaxation. The result? A memorable Costa Rica family adventure that all generations will enjoy. The itinerary blends iconic must-visit sites and national parks with a stop on the wild and magical Osa Peninsula. Your entire family, young and old, will forever remember the quality time you spent together exploring lush tropical rainforests and playing on sandy beaches.
Highlights
Note: Price is based on a family of four, with two adults and two children under 10.
This trip is all about ecosystems, exploring Costa Rica’s best through adventure activities and interactions with local people. Highlights include your trip to Arenal Volcano, and a visit to the Los Angeles Cloud Forest, where you’ll learn about the unusual wildlife endemic to higher cloud forest elevations.
Highlights:
Have you been longing to escape daily stress and treat yourself to a special trip that will enrich your mind, body, and soul? Our new wellness itinerary is a week-long adventure focused on health and a life well-lived, for people of all fitness levels. Stay in two enchanting eco-lodges, eat local, healthy cuisine and participate in fun, action-packed activities that will help you get flexible, strong and energized.
Highlights
Note: Pricing is based in low season months (September – October)
Explore Costa Rica’s natural and cultural highlights on a small-group, small-ship journey that combines activity and discovery with awe-inspiring encounters. Your intimate vessel will take you from the northern Guanacaste beaches to the forests of Osa Conservation Area, exploring the country’s diverse landscapes and flora and fauna along the way. As you navigate from adventure to adventure, you’ll spend each day choosing the kinds of activities you’re most excited about, from wilderness and wildlife, to kayaking and hiking, to meeting locals while learning about history, heritage, and cuisine.
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Note: We also offer small-ship itineraries that guide you through highlights of both Costa Rica and Panama.
GreenSpot can help you customize a private pre- or post-extension anywhere in Costa Rica, focused on some of the best experiences and lodges this destination has to offer. Check out our other itineraries for inspiration, and let us know where you’re most interested in exploring.
Here’s an itinerary that’s perfect for families, filled with nature, culture, and the very best sights and sounds of Costa Rica.
Imagine landing at the airport and feeling your worries melt away as your driver transports you to your first location in the warm tropical sun, a coffee plantation in the highlands above San Jose, where you’ll relax at a beautiful lodge while learning about and sampling a variety of local coffee beans.
From there, you’re off to the Turrialba Valley. A very special combination of distinctive elements make this region one-of-a-kind, including tropical forest, world class whitewater rafting conditions, beautiful landscapes, and an active volcano. Your adventures there will include canyoning, mountain biking, and horseback riding through serene coffee plantations.
From there, it’s off to the Wild Osa Peninsula. Close your eyes and picture yourself waking up surrounded by dense rain forest, starting your day with some authentic gallo pinto, tropical fruit, and some fried plantains. Spend two days exploring the area, including snorkeling around Caño Island, a paradise of underwater rock formations and sea life, and a guided hike through Corcovado National Park, one of the world’s most exciting wildlife areas, protecting more than 400 species of birds, 116 species of amphibians and reptiles and 139 mammal species.
Your vacation ends on the beach, relaxing on the Central Pacific coast. There you’ll explore the renowned Manuel Antonio National Park, arguably the country’s most beautiful and popular protected coastal area, and home to the lovely and tranquil ecolodge where you’ll wind down and wish you had more time to experience Costa Rica.
Sure, it rains in Costa Rica during the autumn months. In many ways, “green season” is the perfect time to visit. Crowds are light, with plenty of opportunity for personal attention and a chance to slow down and enjoy life the Tico way. And here’s the secret: it rarely rains all day, so you’ll still have plenty of time to explore nature and culture — and when the rains come, just hop in a hammock, relax, and enjoy the views while listening to the sounds of the ocean.
To celebrate Green Season, we’ve put together a special itinerary combining a new spot we scouted out for our clients with one of Costa Rica’s most iconic destinations, Manuel Antonio National Park, where you can tour the jungle canopy and embark on a whitewater rafting adventure. You’ll also spend a few days living in Costa Rica’s first and only island tent resort, combining the thrill of an island camping expedition with the creature comforts of an upscale resort. While there you’ll enjoy fresh “net-to-table” cuisine, while spending your days kayaking, hiking, and paddle boarding.
Highlights:
Here’s an itinerary that’s perfect for families, filled with nature, culture, and the very best sights and sounds of Costa Rica.
Imagine landing at the airport and feeling your worries melt away as your driver transports you to your first location in the warm tropical sun, a coffee plantation in the highlands above San Jose, where you’ll relax at a beautiful lodge while learning about and sampling a variety of local coffee beans.
From there, you’re off to the Turrialba Valley. A very special combination of distinctive elements make this region one-of-a-kind, including tropical forest, world class whitewater rafting conditions, beautiful landscapes, and an active volcano. Your adventures there will include canyoning, mountain biking, and horseback riding through serene coffee plantations.
From there, it’s off to the Wild Osa Peninsula. Close your eyes and picture yourself waking up surrounded by dense rain forest, starting your day with some authentic gallo pinto, tropical fruit, and some fried plantains. Spend two days exploring the area, including snorkeling around Caño Island, a paradise of underwater rock formations and sea life, and a guided hike through Corcovado National Park, one of the world’s most exciting wildlife areas, protecting more than 400 species of birds, 116 species of amphibians and reptiles and 139 mammal species.
Your vacation ends on the beach, relaxing on the Central Pacific coast. There you’ll explore the renowned Manuel Antonio National Park, arguably the country’s most beautiful and popular protected coastal area, and home to the lovely and tranquil ecolodge where you’ll wind down and wish you had more time to experience Costa Rica.
Enjoy one of our most popular itineraries, including unrivaled adventures in Costa Rica’s cool cloud forests and abundant wildlife in the pristine rainforests. Spend your days hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, exploring volcanoes, and learning about the local way of life. And relax in the top-rated eco-lodges this country has to offer, featuring the highest standards of quality and social responsibility.
Highlights
Have you been longing to escape daily stress and treat yourself to a special trip that will enrich your mind, body, and soul? Our new wellness itinerary is a week-long adventure focused on health and a life well-lived, for people of all fitness levels. Stay in two enchanting eco-lodges, eat local, healthy cuisine and participate in fun, action-packed activities that will help you get flexible, strong and energized.
Highlights
Note: Pricing is based in low season months (September – October)
This trip is all about ecosystems, exploring Costa Rica’s best through adventure activities and interactions with local people. Highlights include your trip to Arenal Volcano, and a visit to the Los Angeles Cloud Forest, where you’ll learn about the unusual wildlife endemic to higher cloud forest elevations.
Highlights:
Are you seeking that special opportunity to get away with your sweetheart? Maybe you’re celebrating your honeymoon, or maybe it’s time for a long-overdue vacation filled with romance and re-connection. Imagine being surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rainforest, looking for wildlife, sleeping peacefully in beautiful lodges, and eating amazing food. It’s time to create some magical experiences and unforgettable memories together, with plenty of opportunity to reflect and enjoy a mix of fun activities and quiet time together.
Highlights:
Here’s an itinerary that’s perfect for families, filled with nature, culture, and the very best sights and sounds of Costa Rica.
Imagine landing at the airport and feeling your worries melt away as your driver transports you to your first location in the warm tropical sun, a coffee plantation in the highlands above San Jose, where you’ll relax at a beautiful lodge while learning about and sampling a variety of local coffee beans.
From there, you’re off to the Turrialba Valley. A very special combination of distinctive elements make this region one-of-a-kind, including tropical forest, world class whitewater rafting conditions, beautiful landscapes, and an active volcano. Your adventures there will include canyoning, mountain biking, and horseback riding through serene coffee plantations.
From there, it’s off to the Wild Osa Peninsula. Close your eyes and picture yourself waking up surrounded by dense rain forest, starting your day with some authentic gallo pinto, tropical fruit, and some fried plantains. Spend two days exploring the area, including snorkeling around Caño Island, a paradise of underwater rock formations and sea life, and a guided hike through Corcovado National Park, one of the world’s most exciting wildlife areas, protecting more than 400 species of birds, 116 species of amphibians and reptiles and 139 mammal species.
Your vacation ends on the beach, relaxing on the Central Pacific coast. There you’ll explore the renowned Manuel Antonio National Park, arguably the country’s most beautiful and popular protected coastal area, and home to the lovely and tranquil ecolodge where you’ll wind down and wish you had more time to experience Costa Rica.
This trip combines several fun activities with some guided jungle exploration and plenty of time for relaxation. The result? A memorable Costa Rica family adventure that all generations will enjoy. The itinerary blends iconic must-visit sites and national parks with a stop on the wild and magical Osa Peninsula. Your entire family, young and old, will forever remember the quality time you spent together exploring lush tropical rainforests and playing on sandy beaches.
Highlights
Note: Price is based on a family of four, with two adults and two children under 10.
Look to the left: a capuchin monkey. Look to the right: a colorful toucan high in the tree. Wander down to the beach and who knows what you’ll see. Turtles come ashore during the months of July-October, when the nesting season takes place, offering visitors the chance to witness their journey as they make their way to the beach. Meanwhile on the Pacific side of the country, the Southern Hemisphere humpback whales make the coastline their home, after their 11,500 mile journey. Watch them instructing their young ones on how to breach, dive, and feed. And of course, there’re always the playful and welcoming monkeys, who won’t let you go back home without a portrait of their tree-hanging skills.
Highlights:
Notes:
Have you been longing to escape daily stress and treat yourself to a special trip that will enrich your mind, body, and soul? Our new wellness itinerary is a week-long adventure focused on health and a life well-lived, for people of all fitness levels. Stay in two enchanting eco-lodges, eat local, healthy cuisine and participate in fun, action-packed activities that will help you get flexible, strong and energized.
Highlights
Note: Pricing is based in low season months (September – October)
Are you seeking that special opportunity to get away with your sweetheart? Maybe you’re celebrating your honeymoon, or maybe it’s time for a long-overdue vacation filled with romance and re-connection. Imagine being surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rainforest, looking for wildlife, sleeping peacefully in beautiful lodges, and eating amazing food. It’s time to create some magical experiences and unforgettable memories together, with plenty of opportunity to reflect and enjoy a mix of fun activities and quiet time together.
Highlights:
Explore Costa Rica’s natural and cultural highlights on a small-group, small-ship journey that combines activity and discovery with awe-inspiring encounters. Your intimate vessel will take you from the northern Guanacaste beaches to the forests of Osa Conservation Area, exploring the country’s diverse landscapes and flora and fauna along the way. As you navigate from adventure to adventure, you’ll spend each day choosing the kinds of activities you’re most excited about, from wilderness and wildlife, to kayaking and hiking, to meeting locals while learning about history, heritage, and cuisine.
Highlights:
Note: We also offer small-ship itineraries that guide you through highlights of both Costa Rica and Panama.
GreenSpot can help you customize a private pre- or post-extension anywhere in Costa Rica, focused on some of the best experiences and lodges this destination has to offer. Check out our other itineraries for inspiration, and let us know where you’re most interested in exploring.
Oh hey. Hey Spring. Yeah, we see you creeping’ on us. Poking your head out, teasing us with sunshine, being vaguely non-committal. We see you. And we’re ready. We are…
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Read MoreThe trip to Costa Rica was spectacular from beginning to end, certainly the most adventure-filled and diversely active trip we've experienced. Our itinerary was in the right order and the right pace for us. Our guide Mauricio was fantastic -- very knowledgeable and attentive throughout our time with him."
From our first contact with GreenSpot, we knew that we were in extremely capable hands. After only a few brief conversations, they created an itinerary that was perfect for us, with every detail carefully selected. GreenSpot's vast experience and excellent contacts made our trip very special indeed. GreenSpot's commitment to customer service and satisfaction is truly exceptional and we can recommend them wholeheartedly.
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